n a collaboration with Federation University Australia, the Asset Management Council is delighted to announce this year’s Research and Industry Day is taking place virtually on Tuesday 9 June 2026.
This is a free event for all guests.
We are excited to announce the upcoming NZ Chapter Asset Management Symposium, scheduled for August 13, 2026, at the Auckland University of Technology City Campus. This year’s theme is “Doing more for less.”
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details! We look forward to seeing you there.
(more…)Extreme wet-weather events are increasingly disrupting transport networks, causing more frequent failures to slopes, drainage systems, pavements and rail infrastructure as rainfall intensity rises. While failures often begin at individual assets, the impacts can spread across entire transport corridors, affecting passengers, freight and essential services.
(more…)The release of the National Construction Code 2025 marks an important step forward for Australia’s built environment, with a stronger focus on durability, resilience, and long-term performance of assets.
(more…)A large-scale “digital pandemic” may sound unlikely—but the risks are real and growing. As critical systems become more interconnected, failures can cascade rapidly across sectors and borders, disrupting essential services when they are needed most. A report entitled “When digital systems fail – an expert report” developed by ITU and UNFRR was released this week and explores these hidden vulnerabilities and outlines practical priorities to strengthen resilience, from better risk modelling to global coordination.
Access the full report here: When digital systems fail – an expert report – ITU
The AMCouncil is seeking one volunteer member to represent AMCouncil on the IS-015 Software and Systems Engineering Standards Australia Committee, as this committee has identified that they do not have any experts related to IT Asset Management.
If you would like to volunteer for this role, please email info@amcouncil.com.au by the 13th May, providing your CV and a short paragraph of how you would be suited to the role.